It may not be as comprehensive as the Agenda Inc. list from SS 09 but it works. “The Moment” highlights their favorite runway soundtracks from YSL to CdG. “Music is an essential source of inspiration for fashion, and designers are always eager to either promote new bands or make old favorites relevant once again. Straight after the recent spring 2010 men’s-wear shows, we compiled a list of the latest runway favorites.” I’ll still vote for the Rick Owens soundtrack. Can someone spot me the name of the tune?

Find the roundup list over on “The Moment.”

Add another onto your want list. The “James” Cycling Jacket fits the multifunction bill. It’s made for riders but clearly wearable as a day jacket in or out of the rain. It is fully waterproof and fully breathable and wins on the technical angle. I just wish it had a longer rain gator on the rear. The 5-point vented wing back which is unique to Baracuta ventilates the jacket keeping the flow. #want

More views of the The Baracuta ‘James’ Cycling Jacket after the jump.

I do not usually expect much when a liquor company develops a carryall but when you team up with Bill Amberg, things usually turn on excellent. The “Johnnie Walker Blue Label by Bill Amberg Studio” collection features three pieces including two compacts,”Overnighter” and “Traveller” for small items and the “Weekender”. ”The collection centres on a beautifully crafted limited-edition bag – the ‘Weekender’ … which is bold and masculine in design, capturing the contemporary desire for discreet style and practicality. This generous holdall is made of the finest quality leather, featuring a bespoke label with limited edition numbering and a removable carrier designed specifically to hold the bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky which is included in the bag.” Look for the collection to drop this October. (acquire)

A few more looks at the production after the jump.

If running (capsule) was not enough, the BPMW family travels over to Las Vegas for their Compass shoe show show this weekend, July 31 through August 1. Expect the usual range of footwear but with a bunch of show exclusives including the second Florsheim Duckie Brown collection, Mark McNairy’s made in the U.S.A New Amsterdam collection. Get the full low down at compasshow.com.

Following up on our coverage of their bags at (capsule), Norsea Industries passes over a preview of their forthcoming Spring/Summer 2010 collection. The England based label offers  ”a modern collection of reworked classics. Norsea celebrates the local region and the relics and history found therein.” Check their polos, jackets, as well as their “Haven” denim jacket re-worked with high chested side arm pockets.

Many more looks from the Norsea Industries Spring/Summer 2010 Preview after the jump.

Linde Werdelin breaks through with new 88 unit run of the DLC in yellow. The rugged looking watch should charm many. “Following the success of the first series, Linde Werdelin launches the Hard Black DLC II, a model based on the One with a new case finish, which ensures an even tougher DLC coated case. The colour contrast of the all black case, hands and indexes against the bright yellow luminous hour markers and strap stitching adds to the unique allure of Linde Werdelin watches.” 7000$US gets you one. Get on it.

A full view of the Linde Werdelin Hard Black DLC II Watch after the jump.

Berlin based FIRMA celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Bauhaus movement with a convertible bag in honor of Walter Groupius. “The GROPIUS BAG, which is named after the founder of the art academy in  Weimar, is functional and aesthetically unique. By opening the side zippers, it can be increased to double or triple its original size. From a small laptop bag or briefcase it can quickly be  transformed into a weekender.”

The Groupius Bag is made from “herbal tanned and colored horse leather” and features Swiss made RIRI zippers (some of the best in the world). The Groupius Bag will be available worldwide as well as at the FIRMA shop in Berlin.

More views of the Firma “The Gropius Bag” after the jump.

Paper City: Urban Utopias showcases a selection of extraordinary drawings, collages and photomontages that have been produced for Blueprint as part of their back-page ‘Paper City’ commissions over the past three years

The exhibition opens this Friday, July 31 and runs until October 27, 2009 at the Royal Academy. An exciting way to find how architects are articulating ideas about the future of urban space.

Currently on view at MOCA, Los Angeles, Collecting History highlights recent additions to the museums collections. Many of the works are up for the first time, while others have been featured in recent exhibitions. Over the last few decades the collection has grown at a remarkable rate, through gift and purchase, and the exhibition allows the museum a chance to share this building with the visiting public.

Up to October 19, 2009.

Inverallan have been bubbling under the surface for a while now, due to their inclusion on Japanese sites like Arks. Quite frankly, I’m sure you’re bored with heritage stories by now, but rest assured that Inverallan know what they’re doing. But that’s not all we wanted to talk about. This post is about (as you may have guessed from the title) Inverallan’s made to measure service. They don’t call it that – it’s simply labelled order form on their site – but for all intensive purposes, that’s what it is.

Every Inverallan piece is made to order and takes six weeks to complete. The sweaters and cardigans cost £109 and £118 respectively (compared to £349 on Arks) and shipping ranges from £15 to £5. You’re allowed to choose the materials and colours and if you don’t like the choices laid out on the site, they’ll happily send you a sample of the different yarns they have. Then you can specify any changes to the knitwear you’d like – shawl neck collar, belt, whatever you can think of – and it’ll be added for £4 extra. So, at it’s most expensive, the entire process will cost you £137. They also make scarves and woolly hats for anyone who wants to get a head start on their winter accessories.

Take a look at some Inverallan pieces after the jump.